A Representative from Alabama; born in Haleyville, Winston County, Ala., July 22, 1965; B.A. Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Ala., 1987; J.D., Samford University, Birmingham, Ala., 1990; lawyer, private practice; Haleyville, Ala., municipal judge, 1992-1995; staff, Governor Fob James of Alabama, 1995-1996; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).